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Farewell, Funderburk Students A look back at Eastern under his 13-year leaoeraM* charged with theft, THE LAST MILE kidnapping Inside BY CHARLES LEWIS Walks across Assistant news editor ! DAE: Friends Two Eastern students were arrested and family turn out to campus winding and charged with burglary and kidnap- ping. thank the Funderburks for down for 13-year According to police reports, the two their years of service to men forced their way into room 506 of Todd Hall at 12:53 a.m Sunday. During Eastern. A4 Eastern president the forced entry, a resident of the room. Adam Coronise, was physically assault- BY KRYSTAI ROARK, CHARLES LEWIS ed. Police reports state that alcohol was AND Til MOLLETTE involved in this incident. BEHIND THE MAN: A Walking at a steady pace and According to the report the two sus- look at the first lady of speaking to each passerby. pects, Damien L Behanan. 20. Eastern president Hanly Commonwealth Hall, and Robert L. Eastern, Helen Funderburk isn't on just a Williams, 22, Brockton, then burglar- leisurely stroll when he makes his ized the room by searching the drawers Funderburk, and how trademark journeys across campus. and taking two bottles of cologne and a she has been involved The strolls Funderburk has been diamond earring. While assaulting taking for the past 13-plus years offer Coronise again, they took $8 from his in her husband's career benefits for him, and sometimes more pockets and a wallet and the success of work for physical plant Behanan and Williams reportedly "It relieves a little stress," he said. "I then cut the telephone cords, tied Eastern. AS usually do it between quitting time in Coronise's wrists and forced him into the afternoon and starting time at night one of the room's closets and told him They give me an opportunity to see to stay there for five minutes to aid in what's going on on campus, visit with their escape. This fits the state defini- PASSING THE TORCH: tion for kidnapping, which includes faculty, students and staff. detaining someone against their will. As Funderburk steps "I don't know that the physical plant The two men were first seen on the likes that because I usually come back 11th floor of Todd Hall wearing black down, Robert Kustra is and write out a list of the things I see ski masks. Residents on that floor stepping up to replace out there. They tell my wife to keep me called the police. By the time the sus- at home." pects forced their way into Coronise's him, and Eastern is get- The people and scenery at Eastern room, the police were already on their have indeed changed as Funderburk ting ready for the transi- way to Todd Hall, said Kris Broadus, has walked through the years. Coronise's roommate. tion from one leader to He has seen alterations as subtle as a When the police arrived, according newly planted tree to the not-so-subtle to their reports, they observed the two another. A5 developments of the Dizney Building, suspects leaving Todd Hall. The police Fire Science and Safety Building, the Law Enforcement Complex and the See Kidnap/back page Classroom Wellness and Conditioning HOW HE WORKED: Building now being built To an agriculturalist and botanist by Campus leaders who training, areas like the Ravine can be have worked closely especially significant That's a special place," he said, Regents with Funderburk tell passing by the Ravine Monday. "It is what it's like to work associated with a lot of beauty." Funderburk's walks across campus to discuss with him and give their will be coming to end June 30, when he will end his run as Eastern's ninth pres- opinions of his leader- ident That's something the Alabama ship style. A4 native has mixed feelings about budget "It's been a very busy year so I PWOOHESS STAFF BEPOWT haven't really thought about it," he said. "I'm sad because 111 be leaving a lot of The Board of Regents will meet at THROUGH THE YEARS: friends, but I'll have the opportunity to 3:30 p.m. Saturday in Room 100 of the take a break and think about making Coates Building, and the main topic for Looking back through contributions in other areas." discussion will be Eastern's budget for Funderburk's career at Funderburk came to Eastern after a the 1998/99 school year. Mary short duration as president of Auburn Fleming will be sworn in as the new his major accomplish- University from 198033. He resigned faculty regent at the meeting. the presidency at Auburn after two no- Board Chairman Jim Gilbert said all ments at Eastern, and confidence votes from faculty members members of the board have received a how the campus has and resignation of three of his vice pres- copy of the budget and they will con- idents. sider it at the meeting. Gilbert said he changed during his Funderburk went on to be a profes- wasn't sure if the budget will be passed sor and director of governmental and Saturday. tenure. A4 community affairs at Auburn University Gilbert said he is very pleased with the 4 percent increase in faculty Tim Mollette/Progress salaries, and the 3 percent increase in See Walk/Page A4 Funderburk's walking habits began before taking over as Eastern's president in 1965. the overall budget this year. Each state university got almost a 3 percent increase across the board from state funding. In the General Assembly's budget close to $64 million was allotted for Eastern's operating REFLECTIONS AND costs for the 1998-99 year.
REMEMBRANCES ► Inside Funderburk answers questions about his past and Eastern Accent B1 Activities B5 BY CHARLES LEWS disciplined. You learn how to get up early and Aria B3 Assistant news editor work late. I think it helped prepare me to do a Classifieds A4 better job at what I am doing now. It was a Perspective A2, 3 Q:Dr. Funderburk. tell me a little about your- good experience, and I'd recommend it to any- self. Police Beat A4 body. Profiles B4 A: "I was born in a small rural community in "What brought me to Eastern was that Sports B6-7 there was a job opening here that caught my What's On Tap B2 Alabama. I grew up on a farm. I thought I eye. I filed my application with the search com- would become a farmer one day, but A|| my plans changed somewhere along mittee, one thing led to another, and in the fall HW of 19841 was hired by the board to become the Reminder ^ the way and I got into education. We next president" Monday Is the last day to regis- grew cotton and corn on the farm and ter to vote in the May 26 pri- we had some cattle. It kept us busy." Q: What were your first years at Eastern like? mary election. Registration is in the Madison County Q: What is your fondest memory of growing A: "First of all, it starting snowing the first few Courthouse. For more informa- up on that farm? days we were here, and I didn't see the ground tion call the County Clerk's for the first two months. I had never lived this office at 624-4706. A; "I don't know if there was any one thing, but far north before and the board kept telling me after spending 18 years on a farm, I now real- Class Pattern ize that it was very good training. You learn what work is all about and you become very See 0 and A/Page A5 Jaonta FeWman/Progress
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wmm flic Eastern Perspective MmasV Judging from the goals he set, Funderburk's 13-plus years as Eastern's leader could be considered a success Deciding with what criteria a tions have complained at Board of Regents 13-plus-year leadership tenure meetings that their salaries and benefits in should be judged is no easy the same time frame have deteriorated task. For that span of time, H. below standards at other schools. Hanly Funderburk has carried That's an interesting paradox. Eastern's banner. Likewise, the university is financially It's an equally difficult task to find a strong, thanks to fund raising under consensus of opinion as to what degree of Funderburk. success Funderburk has led this universi- Eastern is among the leading solicitors ty; someone in leadership for that span of of alumni donations in the nation. time is bound to make some people happy So far, the university has received and a few more disappointed. almost $14 million from alumni and But putting friends of the university since Funderburk's tenure in The bottom lino the fund-raising initiative EKU perspective will take time. 2000 began. Jumping to any conclu- remains that Those kinds of efforts have Eastern could helped build a $13 million fund sions now would be cheat- balance last year. ing him the benefit of his- bo In a much That fund balance, though, tory that past presidents prompts some to suggest that have had. the university under Funderburk Without the aid of his- M has been overly conservative. torical context. It might be over the What, then, do these para- best to examine Eastern's doxes amount to? Funderburk, years in terms toot 13 years. For one area to receive of goals accomplished. increased funding or attention, One of Funderburk's another has to suffer a bit. biggest goals was. increasing the salaries The trick is to keep that suffering to a of professors. T^^ minimum. In many ways, Funderburk has That has definit< ne through. accomplished this. Teachers received an increase in pay The bottom line remains that Eastern almost every year of his term. could be in a much worse state than it has Before Funderburk moved in to the been over the last 13 years. >, Eastern paid faculty only Financially, it's a strong institution. ent of the standard among similar Instructionally, it has a strong percent- sities (called the benchmark). age of committed, qualified faculty. nr, though, they receive 105 percent The campus, physically, is as attractive e benchmark. as there is among Kentucky colleges. thinking then is that Eastern is able Those are three facets that often define Whe better teachers by offering the a university. better compensation. For this university, they define it as a Although that goal was a success, pro- quality institution, and as 13 years of lead- fessors' counterparts in other staff posi- ership from Funderburk.
► Campus Comments: Hanly Funderburk With the academic year and Hanly Funderburk's tenure as Eastern's president wind- EavtcrnProgress ing down, Eastern associates give a few thoughts on his 13 years it the helm of the third largest university in Kentucky. 117 Donovan Annex. Eastern Kentucky University. Richmond. Ky 40475
Tun MoDette | Editor DOUG WHITLOCK The most important thing Ah'ssa Bramlage | Msnsfinf sdKor Dr. Funderburk has done Doug Rapp | Copy editor Bee ■■ in his 13 years here is to Greg Parr | ststi srust I think Dr. Funderburk's keep the institution legacy will be strong Ths Esstsm Progress (ISSN 10814324) is a true to its mission. We iiHe's been a great asset to member of the Associated Collegiate Press, fiscal management and wouldn't be in the shape Richmond and Eastern. I'll Kentucky Intercollegiate Press Association and a very caring attitude College Newspaper Business & Advertising we are now if he hadn't remember all the won- Managers, Inc. The Progress is published every toward both students stayed focused on being a derful care he's given to Thursday during the school year, with the exception of vacation and examination periods. Any false or and faculty teaching institution that the buildings and misleading advertising should be reported to grounds. Adviser/General Manager, Dr. Elizabeth Fraas. Position: provides quality educa-. Posit Ion: State Administrative Opinions expressed herein are those of student tion for Kentuckians. Richmond mayor editors or other signed writers and do not nscessan Representative, assistant to ly represent the views of the university. Student edi- 81st district and Funderburk Everything else Is just tors also decide the news and informational con- campus judicial icing on the cake. tent. affiars director ■7 » ■ Corrections Policy RICHARD FREED ED WORLEY / / 4 / I think Dr. Funderburk has Ths Eastern Progress wW publish clarifi- made a tremendous contri- cations and corrections when needed on I think his legacy will be I would say his legacy is lhe Perspective) pegee. If you have a cor- bution wffh his manage- his willingness to work threefold. First, the campus rection. pteass send It to the editor In writing with students. Over the ment skill and leaves the by noon Monday before pobttcatton on is in fine financial shape; university financially Thursday. past year student leaders two the campus is very capable of going competi- The editor wW decide H the correction have come up with a lot of beautiful and well kept; and tively into the 21st centu- deserves special treatment, or needs to be ideas to improve campus and three, an improvement in K J ry. I think he's a gendeman. in the section m which the error occurred. he's given those a lot of Position: faculty salaries. Position: I've enjoyed working with President of thought. Faculty Regent. Richmond city plan- him. ;. Residence Hall English professor ner Association / / »
• The Eastern Progress, Thursday, Apr! 23.1998 Perspective A3
► Letter Frankfort, not campus, devoid of liberalism Staff employees encouraged to attend board meeting This semester I was honored to those that were to the left of the politi- Even among my Republican col- Where were be able to intern in the cal center, but my attempts were to lit- leagues there was a joke about Gov. The next Board of Regents meet- Kentucky General Assembly tle avail. Patton which went, "Why should we the left- ing will be held at 3:30 p.m. April under the supervision of Republican Most disturbing was the fact when even run a Republican in the next gov- 25 in Coates Building Room 100. It Sen. Albert Robinson. I approached a group of legislators ernor's race when the best Republican wingers? is very important that classified I can say that working in the state that I could overhear discussing we could have already occupies the Where were employees show their support of senate was possibly one of the most issues, I found I could not separate position?" the salary petition by attending exhilarating experiences of my entire the Democrats from the Republicans. Disheartened, but a little wiser, I the radicals? this meeting. Recommendations life. Where were the left-wingers? made it through this difficult experi- Indeed, they regarding the petition are sup-1 When I first arrived in Frankfort Where were the radicals? ence, and accepted that my beloved posed to be discussed. Jan. 6,1 was filled with anticipation to Indeed, they were not in the state was more conservative than I were not in the BRYAN J. MILLS do battle against the enemies of con- General Assembly of the great thought. Your Turn servatism, in any way that I could, Commonwealth of Kentucky. However, now that I have returned General Dreidre Adams from my meager and insignificant After some time I did find a few to my esteemed Eastern to start Assembly of Donna Martin Mills is from position. who fit the criteria, but they were in attending classes once again, I live London and is However, to my dismay there were the extreme minority for a state legis- with the fact that I can count on my the great vice chairman of few, if any, liberals in the state legisla- lature which possesses a Democratic left-wing, liberal professors to make Commonwealth the Young ture. majority in both the House and the me feel better in my time of hardship. Republicans. I searched high and low to find Senate. of Kentucky.
I'm a private property owner now. Patton proposed a bill during this leg- dangerous step backward for women's their options and make informed out a brochure? Used to be, Kentucky women islative session that would have moni- rights. choices without direct intervention Note men have no such 24-hour were the property of their hus- tored more closely how private proper- Don't get me wrong here. I'm in from the state. waiting period for anything, for any bands. If they brought money to a ty owners cut and sell timber across the information business, and I feel Making a law specifically tailored reason. marriage or earned wages while mar- the state. Several private property own- every woman should know to women in this fashion severely But what if they did? Here's a bill ried, the husband assumed control of ers attended a committee meeting, exactly what they are restricts their rights as private proper- proposal for the 2000 General it, with or without her permission. Any boisterously defending their doing when they ty owners. This law says Kentucky Assembly: property a woman owned was automat- rights to clear-cut all the trees make a decision women are so fragile, so weak-minded Before having sex, a man should ically administered by her husband. from their land if they about some- they cannot make up their minds with- be fully informed of pregnancy risks, And if a couple divorced, a woman had chose to without govern- thing as final out governmental assistance and a birth control failure and venereal dis- no right to keep her children or get mental interference. as terminat- mandatory "thinking it over" period. ease, of his financial obligations should alimony to support herself. They told legislators in ing a preg- Who is to say what other transac- he impregnate his partner and then JUUE CLAY no uncertain terms they Your Turn Laura Clay, my ancestor and a rec- nancy. But tions women should carefully consider wait 24 hours while he thinks it over. ognized leader in gaining women's felt the bill would be an they for a day after receiving state-produced Try getting that law passed, I dare rights in Kentucky at the dawn of this outrageous intrusion on should Clay is a senior propaganda? you. It's a joke to ask a man to do the century, learned firsthand how women their rights, guaranteed know When we step into our polling same thing a woman must do in just journalism major were treated after her father Cassius by the U.S. place to cast a vote one day, will we be one instance — for now. and interned with divorced her mother. Clay began cam- Constitution. told to sign for our candidate informa- I can understand why this bill got the Kentucky paigning for women to manage their The tactic tion packets and come passed. It sounds sensible on its sur- Press Association own property and income as well as worked. The loud back the next day face to require women to carefully con- in Frankfort this the right to vote in 1881, continuing and angry voices of while men stride on sider something so permanent and semester. the crusade for better treatment of the private property own- in and draw the cur- irrevocable. Abortion opponents sim- fairer sex until her death in 1941. ers were heard, and tain? ply want abortion stopped and they will In a speech to the 1890 Kentucky legislators softened the Before buying test every way, every method they Constitutional Convention, Clay asked impact of the bill so or selling property, know to end it once and for all — delegates to write suffrage into the much that Patton struck will we be required despite the rights they trample in the new Constitution and urged equal jus- his name from it to consider our process. Informed consent was defend- tice for women: But not so anoth- options for a day ed against the loss of these rights as "Will the men forget that women er bill, one with an before the transac- "protection for women" by its sponsor. also have rights, and that we have impact far greater in tion can be complet- I don't feel protected. I feel treat- more rights than simply to be gov- what it may mean to ed, lugging home ed like a hysterical female who could- erned for our own good? That the women in the future. reams of financial n't make up her mind without direction highest right of a free woman, as well The so-called information? from Big Brother. In this great nation, as of a free man, is self-government?" "informed-consent bill," When women if s my right to be fully informed on Private property owners have long which mandates a woman attempt to cash a any topic of my own choosing. If s also enjoyed laws created to protect their receive state-sanctioned check, will we have my highest right to govern myself and individual rights, and have vigorously and state-produced to wait a day before my private property, a right so recently resisted any governmental attempt to abortion information Abortion waiting period law receiving our hard- won for the majority of this state's pop- erode them. and wait a day before earned money so ulation. It's for my own good. A recent case in point: Gov. Paul having an abortion, is a insulting to Kentucky women the bank can print
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Helen and Hanly Funderburk greet guests following their appreciation dinner Saturday. The greeting line exceeded 15 people at one time. THE LAST SUPPER Anecdotes, appreciation traded at dinner for Eastern's first couple Funderburk*s personality — his abil- Kentucky raising tobacco, but in the BY JACMTA FEUNMN ity to stretch a dollar. field of education." Lynch said. News editor Chair of the Board of Regents He said Funderburk had work Hanly Funderburk stood in Jim Gilbert told the story when he for 13 years planting the seed of edu front of a portrait of himself first met Funderburk. He said a fly cation and helping produce leaders. in the lobby of Walnut Hall landed in Funderburk's drink. "He After the speeches, some gifts with his wife, Helen, by his said 'spit it out! spit it out!'," Gilbert were presented to the Funderburks. side and soft piano music playing in said. Gilbert and Robert B. Morgan, the background. People waited in a Gilbert said Funderburk's ability chair of the EKU Foundation Board, line, at one time over 150 people long, to manage money was beneficial to gave Funderburk a set of new golf to shake the president's hand and the university. clubs. talk to him for a few minutes about Chair of Faculty Senate Karen Hardy Tribble, the past president the 13 years he spent at Eastern, and Janssen spoke on behalf of the facul- of the National Alumni Association, the two weeks he has left ty. She thanked Funderburk for his presented Helen Funderburk with a The room was full of guests at willingness to work with faculty check for a vacation. He said every- The Hanly and Helen Funderburk members and his participation in one told him to give the check to Appreciation Dinner Saturday night Faculty Senate. Helen so all the money could be The dinner was sponsored by the And Janssen had a story of her spent for a vacation, and not end up EKU National Alumni Association. own. She told about when her father in the bank. Friends, faculty and family came to retired, and he decided to take over "The message to me was it is not express their gratitude to the some of the household chores that good for George Washington to go Funderburks for their service to had been taken care of primarily by into Hanh/s wallet because when he both Eastern and education over the her mother before. comes out he typically been there past years. "That suggestion, is my gift to so long he blinks," Tribble said. The reception began with a your wife," Janssen said. When Funderburk rose to speak, receiving line to talk with the Student Association President he had a few stories of his own to Funderburks in Walnut Hall Mike Lynch had a story to share share. The musical salute began with a about the Funderburks. He told He credited Helen for some of tribute to John Denver. Guests about the first time he met them the improvements around campus. exchanged smiles and glances as during the freshman picnic. "I don't take credit for moving the they tapped their feet keeping time "Ill be honest with you, I didn't dairy. The first football game we with the music while the University go the the picnic to meet the presi- attended Helen punched me in the Singers sang "Thank God I'm a dent and his wife." Lynch said. "I arm and asked me "What is that I Country Boy." was a typical freshman student, I smell?'." he said. Next, eight speakers represent- was hungry, I was broke and I saw a When Gilbert gave his speech he ing different areas of the state and sign that said free food." talked about not only what university spoke of fond and some- He said he learned about Funderburk had done, but what he Photos by Brian Simms/Progress times funny memories of the couple Funderburk's dream to be a farmer, would leave behind. who have spent the last 13 years We* Funderburk. grandson of Hanly and Helen, looks toward the band and told him although it might not "It is, as they say. the measure of leading Eastern. seem like he had lived that dream, a man the mark and legacy that is during the appreciation dinner for his grandparents The Colonel doll he's Many of the speeches had a simi- he really had. left once the job is completed ... the holding was given to him by the Colonel mascot lar thread running through them "Not in the fields of Alabama rais- mark left by Hanly Funderburk will stressing one thing about ing cotton or in the fields of be monumental," Gilbert said.
CampusReaction THOUGHTS ON THE PAST 13 YEARS dent, admires Funderburk's ability to see Campus leaders see the big picture. r retirement, he's going to "He's a very dynamic critical thinker," Funderburk's tenure Lynch said. "He explores all possible conse- something else to put that quences and sees the entire process ... he as overall success definitely doesn't have tunnel vision." 110 percent in to... And during all the changes in the field of BY CIWUTSU CAUOSX-WCDQWEU. — Student Association President Mike Lynch higher education, Clark said Funderburk SfarY writer has kept Eastern on steady ground. These have been very active times for Visionary. Tenacious. Dynamic. \ higher education," Clark said. These are a few of the words that "Hell take a problem and work it to death cipline." "(Funderburk) has truly kept our system have been used to describe Eastern until he has a solution perfected." Funderburk's personal discipline has lined out... 'between the ditches' in troubled President Hanly Funderburk and According to his staff, he expects the his distinctive leadership style. kept Eastern in a position of admiration times. That's a big accomplishment" Most anyone you speak to who knows same from them. among other universities, Myers said. Lynch thinks Funderburk's tireless drive him will tell you the same; he's a man dedi- "He identified the issues, found the "I have the opportunity to be familiar with will fuel his plans after Eastern. cated to the students and employees of angles, examined the alternatives, and other universities in the country," he said, "He's a go-getter and has never stopped Eastern. planned the most appropriate alternative at "and the leadership Hanly Funderburk has ... After retirement, he's going to find some- "He's a tireless worker that has an amaz- the time." said Jim Clark, director of plan- given (us) has put us in a place of great thing else to put that 110 percent in to," ing ability to concentrate," said Thomas D. ning and budget at Eastern. "I have great respect among others." Lynch said. There's no sitting on his porch, Myers, vice president for student affairs. respect for him. He has a lot of personal dis- Mike Lynch, Student Association presi- looking at a field or sunset in his future." Walk: Funderburk proud of faculty raises, improvements in campus appearance From the front how we would work together to achieve raising the salaries of faculty and staff. the mission." "We've done a good job with faculty We've done a good job with at Montgomery for another year after his Shouldering such a heavy responsibili- and staff salaries which has contributed resignation as Auburn's president. ty was no easy task. However, he feels to the quality of our institution," faculty and staff salaries Following his stint at Auburn, that it would not have been possible with- Funderburk said. "We can now hire top out the help of trusted friends and advis- choices." Funderburk came to Kentucky with high ers. which has contributed to hopes for what he could accomplish at Nearing the end of his career as an "I've learned that if you It-am how to education administrator, Funderburk has Eastern. delegate and have people you trust, it's littk' trouble pointing out why the job he the quality of our 1 wanted to make a good university a amazing what can be accomplished," better university," he said. "I had to first performed is important. tnsmuTwn get to know people in key positions to see Funderburk said. "We affect the lives of a lot of people," One such accomplishment includes he said. That's significant." HaniyHinoertnim The Eastern Progress, Thursday. Apm 23.190s NCWS A5
HelsnFunderburk POINTING TO THE FUTURE Convention for University Eastern's first lady Presidents. There, she said she was able to share and compare her ideas ThroughtheYears ready for the role of and experiences with other presi- dent's wives. She's known many stu- A breakdown of the full-time grandparent dents, including Alumni Funderburk presidency. BY JENNY BUNCH Ambassadors, student senate mem- JAN. 1,1985 Staff writer bers and others. Hanty Funderburk is sworn Funderburk said she always makes sure the front of the house, in as the eighth president After 13 years Eastern is los- which is the formal section, is clean of Eastern. He was select ing its president. There and neat in case any students ed from 159 applicants to will be ceremonies, din- dropped by unexpectedly or wan- replace J.C. Powell. ners and speeches given in dered in on accident. honor of the retiring leader of this AUG. 25,1985 university. "Sometimes students come in However, there's a second per- thinking this is a classroom build- Helen and Hanly son in the Funderburk reign, Mrs. ing," Funderburk said. But she Funderburk host the first- Helen Funderburk. doesn't mind that either, she said. ever Freshmen Picnic at Not only does she have the main She said she is really going to their home, the Blanton role of supporting her husband miss living in a college town. house. The picnic was a throughout his career as a universi- "I love being in a university com- yearly tradition, lasting ty president, but she also plays munity because it is different from throughout Funderburk's many other important roles at any place else." Funderburk said. tenure. Eastern. She admitted it will be an adjust- Funderburk serves as the official ment. APRIL 24,1986 I 'niversity Hostess. She is in charge But the Funderburks aren't mov- of entertaining all guests to Eastern, Funderburk approves pur- ing to unfamiliar territory. They will chasing a foam-faced including alumni and special speak- be returning home to Montgomery ers. She also leads most of the fund Colonel mascot. Prior to raising done for Eastern and is in in June. She was quick to say they this. Eastern had been the will be doing nothing but being only public state university charge of the Freshmen Orientation Brian Simms/Progress picnic each fall which is held at the grandparents to their three grand- without a mascot. Funderburk's residence, the Funderburk confers with her husband during their appreciation dinner. They have been married since 1953. children. Since all of their family lives in Montgomery it was an easy Blanton House. side-tracked on was who she want- be leaving, but after 27 years of uni- In addition to carrying out the Funderburk has loved every decision for her to make. JAN. 16,1988 minute of being a university presi- ed to spend her life with. She met versity president life they need to The Board of Regents votes ongoing duties of a university presi- and grew up with Hanly live a little. "We didn't really have a decision dent's wife, she also added a little of dent's wife, but she never dreamed to make about where we were to extend Funderburk's con- this is where she would be today. Funderburk, and stayed with him "We are going to miss every- tract for another four years her own style to Eastern. She led Originally from Montgomery, Ala., throughout high school. After mar- thing, but most of all, the students," going," Funderburk said. the redecoration of the Arlington the Funderburks planned on taking rying in 1953 she moved around she said. And although they still own the through June 30.1993. Clubhouse and the Blanton House. over the family farm. Somehow they with him throughout college, But even though there will be house they moved from originally, Fupderburk also started the Alumni ROTC, graduate school and getting many things to miss, there are also they are building a new one, and 1990 .Ambassadors program which is new got a little side-tracked. "It has been so fun, but it wasn't a doctorate. During these years many good memories and experi- leaving the old house for their The Trt- County Center opens to Eastern. Funderburk had her two children ences for Funderburk. She was able daughter and her family who cur- But of all the contributions that what I expected to be doing," at Corbin. It serves Laurel, Funderburk said. and started raising her family. to meet many university presidents rently live in it. Knox and WhitJey counties. she has made to Eastern the most One thing Funderburk didn't get Funderburk said they are sad to and their wives at the National unique would be the mascot. When "We are down-sizing," Later the university opened the Funderburks arrived at Eastern Funderburk said. extended campuses in in 1985 the university had no mas- / love being in a university community because it is But whether down-sizing homes Manchester and Danville. In col. She said she was amazed there or life-styles, Funderburk says she the fan of 1997. 2.496 stu- was no mascot and immediately set different from any place else. / / has had nothing but good experi- dents were enrolled in class- out to track down the perfect repre- ences and hopes to continue to even — Helen Funderburk es cm the extended campus- sentation for Eastern athletics. after university president life. es. APRIL 13,1990 Ku«tra'»Movingln Groundbreaking on the Donald R. Dizney Building. The building cost $5.4 mil- lion and is for the college of CHANGING OF THE GUARD allied health and nursing. It was completed in the sum down to three other candidates; have been friendly and willing to mer of '91. Funderburk says Philip Conn, president of help. He said the Funderburks Dickerson State University in have offered advice during and APRIL 1991 Kustra could move North Dakota, Charles Dunn, after the transition of moving to An $11.7 million expansion president of Henderson State Eastern. project of the Crabbe university forward University in Arkansas, William "We plan to take them up on Library begins. The project BY JACMTA FELDM/U Fulkerson, president of State the offer." Kustra wrote. connected the library and News editor Colleges in Colorado and Kustra, Kustra also wrote that he was the University Building. It the lieutenant governor of Illinois. proud to be the person chosen to was completed in the sum For over 13 years, Hanly On Feb. 2 and 3, he visited cam- follow Funderburk as president of mer of 1994. Discussion of Fupderburk has led Eastern in the pus for the first time to meet facul- Eastern. the project began in 1989. ty and students, and on Feb. 18, Funderburk said he thinks education race, but on June 30 he s will pass the baton of leadership to the Board of Regents choose J$ustra ' preparing well for the Rdbert Kustra. Kustra to replace Funderburk "move to Kentucky and becoming 1992 And Funderburk said he thinks once he retires. Eastern's president. Despite poor economic con the transition is going to be a Board chair Jim Gilbert said "He is spending time with the ditions which caused a smooth one. Kustra has the "whole-hearted and staff to learn what goes on here, decline in the nationwide "Well, I think Dr. Kustra is unanimous support of this board." and if he will call on his staff in rate in donations to univer- going to do a good job at this uni- at the meeting Feb. 18. assist him, I think that he will do sities. Eastern had a 27.9 versity," Funderburk said. "He is At the appreciation dinner held well." Funderburk said. "I know percent increase in volun- interested in the university, he is for Funderburk and his wife, he has some goals and objectives tary support interested in learning." Helen, Gilbert read a note from of his own. and I'm sure that after Kustra was chosen to succeed Kustra. he is here for a few months, he'll Brian Simms/Progress Funderburk as the ninth president In his letter, Kustra said in the feel comfortable in sharing those JUNE 5,1992 of Eastern from a pool of 83 appli- short time he and his wife, Kathy, with others, and moving the uni- Bob Kustra, left, met with Funderburk after the press conference Funderburk is named OVC cants. The pool was narrowed have known the Funderburks they versity forward." announcing Kustra's hiring Feb. 27. president for the 1992-93 year. The position is given to each of the nine confer- ence school presidents in alphabetical order of the Q and A: Funderburk proud of faculty salaries school's name. Q: What parting advice do you have for the From the front staff? SEPT. 1993 it was no different from, you know, north Donations increased six-fold The Hanly Funderburk Alabama But I found that winter a lot differ- Gifts to the EKU Foundation increased each year except one during Funderburk's term A: "In addition to having a very good faculty Building is completed. The ent Generally, since that time, it hasn't been here, we also have a very good staff. And that building was built for the quite that bad." $ 4.000.000 staff is here for only one reason, and that is Kentucky Department of to serve the faculty and the university so that Criminal Justice Training. Q: In what ways has Eastern changed since we can deliver the courses and other things you first became president? to the students to get them through their $ 3,000.000 program. 1996 A: "One of the things that attracted me to "I just think that the staff needs to remem- Funderburk becomes the this campus was the beauty of it We've done ber that we are here because of the students longest tenured president a lot to try to maintain these buildings since and we need to become more effective and among the state's universi- I've been here. We've tried to do some efficient in dealing with the students." $ 2.000,000 Top year for ties after Northern Kentucky things to improve the quality of our pro- University president Leon grams, and the quality of the people who donations Q: What parting advice do you have for the Boothe resigned. deliver our programs. I believe that the quali- was last year: students? ty of an educational institution is deeply $4,081,096 imbedded with the faculty. You are not going A: "Budget your time. I would like to see stu- APRIL 1996 to be any better than your faculty. So we put dents do a better job of budgeting their time. Funderburk supports Gov a lot of emphasis on that with our salary I would like to see them graduated in four Paul Patton's plan to split 84 85- 86- 87- 88- 89- 90- 91- 92- 93-94-95-96- years, rather than five because it is costly for improvements." 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 University of Kentucky and them, in some casts their parents, and it's community colleges. Q: Have the faculty salaries improved much Soutc«: Public information costly for the state." since you've been here? Tim Mollette/Progress Q: Do you have any regrets in your job as AUG. 29,1997 A: "In the year I came we were only able to improved the quality of the faculty. A: "Well, I think we don't want anything to president? Eastern spends $1.5 mil- pay salaries that were about 90 percent of "When I came here, I was asked what are interfere with shared governance, because lion in the purchases of our benchmark, which meant that we didn t A: "Well, you know, the regret is that we will my goals. And I said I had one broad general that's been a thing that has kept universities be leaving the people who are here, and we 141 acres of land in the get the first choice of teachers when a posi- goal, and that is to make a good university a moving over the years. I wouldn't want to do south side of campus to tion came open. When you are paying a will miss them very much. But we will be better university. And I think we did that pri- anything to interfere with academic freedom. joining our family who we have lived 500 provide for future growth. salary that's 90 percent of what your competi- mary through the faculty. "But I think with technology moving tors are paying, then you are not going to get miles from in the last 13 years. We are going "At that time most faculty were two to an along as fast as it has, and the fact that pri- to Montgomery. Ala." MARCH 24,1998 the top people. office, and so we've tried to get them private vate enterprise is getting involved in the "Now that we pay 105 percent of what our Groundbreaking for the competitors pay. we get the top people for offices for all of our faculty, and I think we teaching business through the delivery of Q:What are you going to do in Alabama? are pretty close to that. courses through technology, sooner or later Retire for good? Classroom. Weliness and any position that comes open. So we feel like Conditioning Building. The weVe improved that quality that way. "We have also been able to put a comput- those types of people will take over a large er on the desk of everyone that wants one, share of the market if we are not careful. And A: "Well, we are going to rest a little bit, and building cost $5.5 million Q: What are you the most proud of during and that's a very expensive thing to do, and they are beginning to deliver many of their then we'll do something else I'm sure. and is scheduled to be to keep up." Probably do a little consulting, but 1 won't be completed June 13,1999. your tenure here? courses through the internet and whatnot, and they just don't have the time to debate looking for another full-time job. Q: What parting advice do you have for the "Ill probably be a chauffeur for the grand- A: "I think I am most proud of the fact that subjects quite like we do in the conventional children." we pay competitive salaries, and we ve faculty? university." A6 NeWS The Eastern Progress, Thursday. April 23. i&ee ■ ■ I ResNet expanding to four ► Progress Classifieds HELP WANTED.. Camp CoHnaatora, Ugh Adventure MBCELLANEOU&.. Now accepting application, for all Trip Lesders, Life Guards. 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And my experience in state government brings to me a different perspective of what changes and improvements can be made," Bentley said. Ed Worley, D-Richmond, the Richmond city manager, said he has worked in local government most of his adult life, and that his family was very active in politics in Eastern Kentucky. He said he knows first hand the ljcal issues and the local problems. He said he has helped draft legisla- there are a lot of good ideas out there much government-managed control next session is child protection. tion, and that he has testified before but not the funding. over health care, that physicians "One of the greatest problems we "The first thing that comes to my don't practice medicine anymore," he have in this nation is the abuse of our Out of This World Student Specials! the ante legislature. children. One of the reasons why is ^ think I will be very effective in mind is the family leave resource said. centers in schools. Everyone agreed He .said the first thing a doctor because no one has the guts to really the legislature," Worley said. break the cycle," Worley said. Worley said he has raised a con- that that was an excellent idea, but does when he has to perform an Month Unlimited siderable amount of money, and that the funding was not there," Bentley expensive test like an MRI, is to call a He said he wants to see mandato- the exact amount will be a matter of said clerk in Texas at a clearinghouse to ry sentencing guidelines set up for public record Friday. Worley said that most of the peo- see if it is OK to do the test. crimes against children. Bentley said that most of her cam- ple he has talked to during his cam- "We have to shift back where "The second time someone is con- paign wQl be financed personally. paign say that they want the govern- physicians practice medicine instead victed, it should be life in prison, She said, if elected she wants to ment to stop micro-managing their of the health insurance industry," that"s how we break the cycle," he make sure that the legislature funds lives. Worley said. said. "The biggest area where we see Worley said another issue he Bentley and Worley win face off in Time is running out on this offer. any mandates that it passes. She said thinks needs to be addressed in the the May 26 primary. this is in health care. We have so Hurry and get yours! 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Now available on home video Digging for Roots If s April, you've seen Titanic" for the 37th time and the UK Annual festival in Berea uses music to raise awareness and celebrate the Earth Wildcats are on hiatus until next BY PAUL FLETCHEB Harmon. "We usually have the fes- admitted free). year. What to do? tival during the last weekend of Day two of the festival will be Well, you can go to the video Contributing writer April and this year it just happened held at Indian Fort Theater on store. Several good titles have For area music fans and nature to fall on Arbor Day." Highway 21 with a rain site at arrived on the shelves in recent lovers, this weekend will be a time The main goal of this musical Phelps Stokes Auditorium on the weeks, plus small winners that to get back to your "roots" and take and informational event is to raise Berea College campus. may have been overlooked at the in some "earthy" sounds. environmental awareness levels The music begins at noon box office. On Friday and and funds for Saturday with the alternative coun- So here's some good choices Saturday the __mm^_„,__ worthy environ- try sounds of the Union City All- that might float your boat. annual Earth mental-oriented Stars. Oscar flicks now available: Roots Festival Earth Root* Festival organizations. The jazz, blues and rock scene Among the winners are "L.A. will be held in When: B p.m. Friday and The event will be well represented by Confidential" with Oscar-winner Berea, and will kicks off at 8 Peacemonkey and Heavy Weather, Kim Basinger, feature bands noon Saturday p.m. on Friday while Taildragger will offer a more Kevin Spacey that cover the at the Seabury rootsy sound with their southern and Danny spectrum of Where: Berea College Center Complex blues-rock style. DeVito; musical diversity. on the campus Also playing is Catawampus "Boogie With acts rang- of Berea College Universe, perhaps the most popular Nights" with ing in style from with a perfor- band in the area. This Lexington- Mark jazz and blues to southern blues- mance by EMI recording group based band specializes in a unique Wahlberg and rock to alternative country, there Blessid Union of Souls. The open- fusion of rock, funk and reggae. Burt Reynolds; should be something that appeals ing act for this show will be local There is no formal admission on the delightful to almost everyone. band Chiaroscuro, who will also be Saturday, but donations will be Photo submitted comedy "In The scheduling worked out promoting the release of their new accepted at the gate. All proceeds and Out" with really well for this year's event," self-titled CD. Admission will be $8 will go to local environmental orga- The band Taildragger will perform at the festival this Saturday. Also play- Oscar nomi- said festival coordinator John (Berea College students will be nizations. ing will be Peacemonkey, Heavy Weather and the Union City All-Stars. nee Joan Cusack plays Cusack and the bride in "In Kevin Kline; and Out." and "Ulee's Gold" with a BFA show presents strong performance from Peter Fonda. Tickling the funny bone: Some of the best comedies in majors' achievements years are now available. They include the romantic comedy "The Matchmaker" with BY MICHAEL ROY "We are all entering our best Janeane Garofolo and "Bean" Arts editor work," Knecht said, "that maybe with British comic Rowan Atkinson Every semester, some upcoming defines who we are going to be as bringing his popular TV character graduates get to showcase the fruit an artist" to the screen. of their labors and show what they Knecht discovered other arts Get the adrenalin pumping: have accomplished in the last four after taking what she called "core Action flicks available for consid- years. classes." eration include "The Game" with The Bachelor of Fine Arts show She said it helps expand the Michael Douglas as a man will feature works by majors from exposure to different types of art trapped in a deadly game, "Air the art department "It doesn't limit itself with media Force One" with Harrison Ford as The show will begin at 2 p.m. boundaries," Knecht said. the butt-kicking president and Sunday in Giles Gallery with an Wiley, who has several pieces of "The Edge" where Anthony opening reception. graphic design in the show, has Hopkins and Alec Baldwin fight a The degree is a specialized pro- been drawing since he was 6, and bear. gram that prepares students for got much encouragement from his A good fright it is: If fear flicks entry into the arts mother and are your favorite, some good field. uncle, who scarefests The BFA show were involved include "Kiss Hannah Rener/Progrets is a requirement BFA Art show in art the Girls," before art majors reception In addition to I with strong Du (Michelle Steele) tries to calm Keery (Rebekah Salver) when Keely wakes up after being kidnapped. can graduate his graphic performances from Eastern. When: 2 - 4.30 p.m. Sunday work, which ; from Morgan also includes i The show will Where: Giles Gallery Freeman and feature the works page layouts, ! Ashley Judd, 'Keely" pulls no punches with subject of six graduates Wiley will have "I Know what of the program, some paintings You did Last Bv MICHAEL ROY held captive in a basement The the roles. Saryer brings a human Catherine and prints in Summer" and Arts editor only person who is looking after side to Keely and makes the audi- Hatcher, Fred Keith. Cheryl the show. Al Pacino play- her is Du (Michelle Steele), an ence understand the pain that Knecht, Andrea Norman, Heath Wiley also agrees with Knecht A recent bill in the Kentucky Keely has gone through. Zellweger ing Beezelbub Legislature proposes that a older woman who believes that Wiley and John Wright that those "core classes" helped in "Devil's she and the others involved are Steele also makes Du an inter- Hatcher and Keith will have broaden his interest in different survived Advocate." woman wait 24 hours before she doing God's work. esting character to watch. types of art "Chainsaw." gets an abortion. ceramic works in the show. For And for those Most of the action concerns Instead of playing Du as a reli- Hatcher, her work springs from lov- "I'm pleased with some of the In "Keely and Du," the final gious nut, Steele infuses the char- "Mystery play of the just the two women as they ing to create. work," Wiley said. Science become acter with a sense of dignity and "I just loved working with the Wiley admits much of his inspi- semester, one friends over humor that makes the character Theater" fans you can now see of the lead char- clay," said Hatcher, who had works ration comes from something many "Jerry Maguire" starlet Renee 'Keely and Du' the months seem real. in the last three student shows and have looked at acters gets a The supporting cast also suc- Zellweger running from a psychot- longer wait peri- they are will also have photographs and "I get most from children's ic Matthew McConaughey in the When: 8 p.m.tonigrtt-Saturaay together. The ceeds with their parts. With the drawings in the show. Hatcher books," Wiley said. od when she is only visitor exception of Smith, who plays fourth Texas Chainsaw kidnapped for Where* GNford Theatre plans to try to find a job and contin- Wiley is hoping to enter a career Massacre" flick. they ever get Walter not as a caricature but as ue to "work at the art" in graphic design or even illustrat- seeking an ■■■■■■■■ is Walter a man who believes in what he is And if you must: Among the abortion. Knecht will have works that ing children's books. more lower-than-low releases, The play, (Mark doing, the only other big part is include painting, monotypes and In addition, Wright will have you can get The Peacemaker" written by Jane Martin, tells the Smith), a man who preaches that Cole (Kenneth Drake), Keely's three-dimensional works. She examples of prints in the show and with George Clooney and Nicole story of Keely (Rebekah Satyer). abortion is wrong, even in ex-husband. hopes to get the chance to show Norman will have design work. 1 • Kidman, the Oliver Stone mess a young woman who is seeking Keely's case. The play doesn't pull any students the work she and the The show will run in Giles "O-Turn," and "Rubber" with While the play may sound like punches. And that makes it worth other students have done and let Gallery through May 7. Gallery an abortion after being raped by a depressing show, it is livened seeing for the acting and the Robin Williams praying to God her former husband. them judge. hours vary daily. that "Good Will Hunting" came up by moments of humor and the story it tells. Knecht feels that students out- Call the art department at 1629 Keely is instead kidnapped by acting. 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BY DAWRBJ. MOBTOH Contributing writer Marty Marty Thomas has a big decision to make for his Thomas future and his family. Public relations major A junior who plays forward for Eastern's basketball team, he also has two slipped discs in his back Marty Thomas that prevent him from playing with- out taking six pain-killing shots came to Eastern so paced over the week before a his parents would be game. After playing a game he is on bed rest for two days and can't able to come watch play basketball again for two Take care of all your him play basketball. weeks, due to the severe pain that he goes through. graduation needs at once. Now, because of a Thomas hails from Catlettsburg, back injury, he has a small town with no stoplights. Growing up there, family CAP & GOWNS WILL BE to decide whether to became very important to Thomas. keep playing. "My father is the world to me AVAILABLE IN THE BOOKSTORE and I love him and my mother," Thomas said. STARTING: It was also there that basketball became important to Thomas. May 4th - May 8th 8 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. It wasn't until he started playing Brian Simms/Progress at Ashland High School for Jeff Despite having to take pain killer shots before a game, Thomas continues Saturday May 9th 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Hall, a former player on the Louisville 1986 national champi- to play basketball. Now he must decide whether to play in his senior year. JOSTENS WILL BE TAKING graph onship team, that he had a true Thomas' father never missed a After sitting out sophomore year ■ mentor. game after he had to quit his job at to rehabilitate, he started playing CLASS RING ORDERS: Hall became a second father fig- the oil refinery in Ashland at age again and began to get back into Cattottsburg ure to Thomas and was his best 42. shape only to be re-injured by a May 4th - May 7th friend, Thomas said. During his senior year he foul. During the summer before Public relation* mator increased his weight training in "Marty is a strong person, men- 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thomas's junior year, Hall left for preparation for playing against big- tally more than physically," said Year another job. ger and stronger college players. teammate, Eric Addie, an unde- CAMPUS BOOKSTORE Junior "It hurt me that coach Hall He received offers from Notre clared freshman from Fayetteville, would leave so suddenly," Thomas Dame, Georgia and the University Ga. Only $50 deposit to order! To bo there for his daughter. said. "But I understood it was a of Kentucky before settling on The decision of whether to con- DMyMknow? business decision that made him Eastern, he said. tinue playing is a big one for the Ha came In third for leave." It was at this time that he began 21-year-old Thomas, who now has REGISTER TO WIN A FREE Kentucky's Mr. Basketball Because he didn't get along as to experience back pain. to think about the future of his new contest when he was a high well with the coach who replaced During conditioning for basket- baby daughter. school senior. Hall, he quit before the season ball season, his left leg went totally "He should not play if basketball COLLEGE CLASS! started. numb and the coach took him to is not going to be his career," Only while JOSTENS is on campus (514 - 517). His father talked him into going the doctor where they found out he Addie said. back so he could have a chance at had two slipped discs. But still, the decision remains. a college scholarship. JOSTENS*
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Festival addresses teen pregnancy
BY DENA TACKETT Richmond and Berea. Activities editor The festival is being held to bring together parents, teens and anyone concerned about Sharon Harden, a junior social work major, teen pregnancy to discuss the problem and walks red-faced across campus. The walk from ways to solve it Patrons will divide into groups the Alumni parking lot to the Campbell and talk about the positive and negative influ- Building, where she takes Speech 100, seems ences in the community. Each group will pro- like a million miles to her. She climbs stairs to pose ways to reduce teen pregnancy and then class, stopping to get her breath, and tries to vote on which seems to be the most effective. find a chair that won't put pressure on her Those suggestions will be used by the MCTPC bulging stomach. Harden is nine months preg- for future planning. nant "We would love to have college students and "With a positive attitude you can get through anybody who thinks teen pregnancy is not a anything," she said. good thing and that it can be prevented to When most students are finished with their come." said Margaret Suters, chairman of the last class of the day, the biggest worry on their MCTPC. mind is deciding if it will be McDonald's or Suters said that if parents would start educat- Burger King for supper. Harden, though, has a ing their children from when they were little, it 68-mile commute to Wayne County where she would become a subject they could talk about will not only be faced with the night's home- openly when they got older. work but a family, including a 2-year-old, to care Refreshments for the event are being provid- for. ed by Snappy Tomato, Little Caesars and Harden is only a few weeks away from giving Krogers. Door prizes will also be awarded. birth to her second child. At 26, she is one of Prizes include dinners from Applebee's and the many young mothers in Madison County O'Charley's, a $25 gift certificate from Goody's, who try to balance school and raising a baby. children's books from Little Professor Book "I'm blessed with a very supportive family," Store, candles, silver trays and more. Entertainment for the festival will be provided Harden said. "My husband and mother know Photo submitted how hard it is and they help out a lot I keep my by the Silver Creek School Country Dancers Don Knight/Progress test dates on the fridge and my mother will keep Sharon Harden, with husband, Jeff, and 2-year- and the EKU Child Development Department the baby all night so I can study." old, Samantha, is one of many young mothers will give free child care. Good as Garth? "I feel sorry for teenagers that don't have the who balance school and raising a child. According to Suters, in 1995 there were 162 girls ages 15 to 19 who became pregnant in support I do," Harden said. "It is not easy by far Dean Simmons, Garth Brooks imitator, performed for a small crowd and it only gets harder." Coalition was formed. Madison County. Harden is one of the lucky ones who does The MCTPC will be hosting a Community "If 162 girls are getting pregnant, most are Saturday night in Brock Auditorium. Simmons has toured the United have someone there to help out. Many Health Festival from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the not planned," she said. "It is a major problem for States and South Pacific with legends Qoes Country," a group of teenagers aren't as lucky, though, and that is Madison County Extension Office on the girl, the boy and the baby, and adds to the traveling imitators. The concert was presented by CenterBoard. why the Madison County Teen Pregnancy Duncannon Lane, off of Highway 25 between cycle of poverty." Past Colonels honored at Alumni Weekend
BY DENA TACKETT Weekend which starts at 3:30 p.m. Friday Committee. DeRossett, William Griggs. Marc Kidd. Activities editor and ends with the banquet and post-ban- Whitlock, who graduated from Eastern Ronald Noel, Thaddeus Smith, Gary quet Saturday. with a bachelor's degree in history and Stivers, Nancie Stone, Nancye When many students graduate from Bundy graduated from Eastern in 1950 social science in 1965 and a master's Thomberry and Ray Walker. Eastern, they move away to pursue a with a bachelor's degree in agriculture. degree in education in 1966, has served The banquet is just one of the many career in the field from which they He owns and farms 785 acres of land in as executive assistant to the president events that are in store for returning received a degree, never to return to Inez McKlnney Madison County and has held many posi- since 1976 and has taught in the depart- alumni this weekend. Otis Bundy Madison County. Some, though, remain tions in Madison County including direc- ment of mathematics, computer science "We're looking forward to having in the area with the goal of putting what tor of the Bluegrass Rural Electric and statistics since 1983. He also received everybody back," said Larry Bailey, direc- they have learned into bettering the com- Cooperative and aided in the EKU the Service Award from the Kentucky tor of alumni affairs. "Some haven't been munity. Libraries Capital Improvements Advocates for Higher Education in 1985. back since they graduated." That is exactly what Otis Bundy, Don Campaign. McKinney earned a bachelor's degree This weekend's events include numer- McNay, Doug Whitlock and Inez McNay graduated with a bachelor's in elementary education in 1938 and ous dinners and receptions, class photos, McKinney have done. These four degree in political science and journalism taught for 27 years in and around campus tours, visits to the University Madison Countians. along with 11 other from Eastern in 1981. He is the owner of Richmond. Last year, she set up the Inez Archives where alumni can look at old Eastern graduates, will be named to the McNay Financial Services in Lexington McKinney Endowed Scholarship for yearbooks and other memorabilia, a show EKU Hall of Distinguished Alumni at an and president of McNay Settlement Excellence in Elementary Education, a at the planetarium and a Pioneer induc- awards and recognition banquet at 7 p.m. Group. McNay has also served as direc- $192,000 scholarship fund. tion, which honors those who graduated Saturday in Keen Johnson Building. tor of the EKU National Alumni Other Distinguished Alumni include over 50 years ago with a certificate, pin The banquet is part of Alumni James Butler. Kenneth Davis, Sarah and photo. 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In the 3000 meter 31:30.22 in the 10,000 meters. coach Rick Erdmann's outdoor track the track for the women. steeplechase, Ngeno took fourth The men's 4x400 meter relay team, ► Progress MVP teams competed in the Ohio Valley Sophomore Jenni Brown contributed (9:20.58) and he also took fourth in the compiled of junior Shawn Afflick, junior Conference Outdoor Track and Field two first place finishes along with King. javelin (162-3). Carl Bunce, senior Gaffel Hippotyte and Sophomore Championship at Austin Peay State Brown was OVC Champion in the 5000 Titus has been the leading scorer on Blochwitz took second place with a time shortstop University in Clarksville, Tenn., Friday meters with a time of 18:06.33 and in die our team for the last three years," of 3:16.73. KeHy and Saturday. 3000 meters (10:18.10). Junior Sarah Erdmann said. "One of the most spec- Overall, Erdmann seemed pleased Swanson hit The women's team placed second Blossom was the OVC Champion in the tacular performances was the javelin — with his teams' performances despite a two-run returning to Eastern without an OVC Ngeno led the overall with 146.5 points received from 10,000 meters with an overall time of you had to witness it. Titus is around 6- championship. men's outdoor homer in various events, while Southeast 38:18.20. foot-2, not the kind of guy you would extra "We were at a disadvantage because track team with. innings, giv- Missouri took first place honors with a "We had six girls who performed think would be a straight thrower, the two people we had in field events 16.5 points. ing the Lady combined score of 156 points. well, but we lacked the depth and although he led the team and did well." scored three points, and our inabilities Colonels a 5- The men's team placed fourth overall maybe even the mental toughness by Junior Daniel Koech reached OVC to score in those events killed us," 3 win over with 99 points, a far hurdle from Eastern some of our girls to be more competi- All-Conference status with his second Erdmann said. "Although, we had some Eastern Swanson hit a Illinois which placed first with 205 tive," Erdmann said. place performance in the 1500 meters distance runners who could have done Illinois points. Senior Titus Ngeno led the men's (3:54.37). while junior Daniel Blochwitz better, so it's hard to place the blame in two-run homer i Saturday at for Eastern. Senior Jamie King, who was named team with 16.5 points obtained from his also took second place and All- one event area." Hood Field. The Lady i. nlonels. 30-14 overall and 11-3 ► Football in the OVC, won the second game of the doubleheader 2-0.
► Sports brl#fs Clashing Colonel Colonel Softball signs colors create 21-13 three to letters of Intent Head softball coach Jane Worthington announced the signing of Amy Wells from offensive victory Louisville, Mary Dales from Bowling Green and Laura Pullin BY SHANE WALTBW said. "He's also improved his over- from Modesto. Calif. Sports editor all speed. If he continues to work..., Wells played shortstop, sec- hard and stay in shape, he'll be a ond base and outfield for Coach Roy Kidd conducted the big plus for us." Presentation Academy. As a annual Maroon-White Spring Junior fullback Jonathan Butler senior, she hit .356 with five Football game Saturday while scat- scrambled for 11 yards with 2:3?— triples and seven doubles while tered showers fell from the skies. remaining in the third quarter to stealing 27 bases in 28 attempts. The Maroon team (offense) defeat- slice the scoring mark to 21-9 at the Dales comes to Eastern from ed the White squad 21-13. end of the third. The White team.... Greenwood High School where The White team could score scored four additional points, one ^ she was both a pitcher and points four different ways: touch- prevented drive resulting in a punY . catcher. As a senior. Dales hit down (seven points), turnover (four on fourth down and one stopped1 ' .306 with 21 runs batted in. As a points), stop a drive on four downs pitcher. Dales won four games drive that the White team held the (three points) and stop a drive on a offense on fourth down. while losing two. punt or missed field goal (one Pullin comes to Eastern from The White team stopped the- point). Maroon team 10 times, forcing a Beyer High School where she The Maroon team got on the was a pitcher and catcher. As a punt on fourth down for one point. . board with 6:10 left in the first quar- each (10 points) and one time or) J Ditcher. Puffin has a perfect 80 ter when senior wideout Rondel record in two seasons. fourth down that resulted in three, Menendez caught a 22-yard pass points for its game total of 13- _ from sophomore quarterback points. Colonel Basketball signs Sophomore Waylon Chapman. Waylon Chapman. Menendez was Freshman tailback Tim Dixon . three for 1998-99 season above, looks down field for a possi- hit on the White team's 20-yard picked up 61 yards in 12 carries to Men's basketball coach Scott ble pass while Terry Thomas of the line, fumbling the ball into the end lead the Maroon team. Senior full- Perry announced the signing of White team tries to deflect the pass zone where senior wide receiver back Jonas Hill added 36 yards in three players for the 1998-99 Chapman led the Colonel offense Brian Brenneman fell on the 11 carries, while Logan had 44 season. These include point with 129 yards passing. Junior col- pigskin for a Maroon touchdown. yards in seven and Butler picked up guard Whitney Robinson of lege transfer Chad Collins, left, Kicker Matthew Phillips added the 18 yards in five carries. Detroit, Mich., freshman guard- completed 6-12 attempts for 63 extra point to give the Maroon Junior college transfer quarter- forward Will Morris of Pomona. team a 7-2 lead. back Chad Collins was 6-12 for 63 Calif., and junior forward Mario yards The offense won the annual Junior All-Ohio Valley yards, while Chapman was 8-14 for Duncan of Flint, Mich. Maroon-White Spring game 21-13. Conference tailback Derick Logan 129 yards. Robinson played for Notre of the Maroon team scored the sec- "I felt boUi Collins and Chapman Dame High School last year Brian Simms/Progress ond touchdown of the afternoon on did well," Kidd said. The offense where he averaged 27.2 points, a 24-yard run with 6:18 left in the did a good job controlling the ball 5.3 assists and 5.1 rebounds per second quarter. Phillips added the and moving the ball. One thing game. extra point and two defensive stops they didn't do as good with was get- Morris played last season for made it 14-6 Maroon at the half. ting on the scoreboard. You have to Maine Central Institute squad Kidd was impressed with give the defense some credit — coached by former Eastern Logan's performance during the they were aggressive." head coach Max Good. Morris Maroon-White game, along with his Leading receivers for the averaged 10.1 points and 4.2 overall work ethic and conditioning Maroon team were Brenneman (2 rebounds. during the winter workout pro- catches, 56 yards), Menendez (2- Duncan was Player of the gram. 38), sophomore split end Alexander Year in the Alabama Junior "Logan has got himself in shape Bannister (3-41) and senior tight College system and a third-team end Tony DeGregorio (2-34). All American pick as he aver- during the winter program," Kidd aged 22.3 points and 12.4 ; rebounds. ► Schedule Chapman or Collins? QB's battle for starting position
(19-21-1, 7-8) Tioo early is always on their minds. year and was 29-56 with two touch- after practice and work with the time), it could be a frustrating task"- . for Even though the football team's downs and three interceptions. tight ends and receivers. for the starter. The new QB will , „ Eastern season opener against Kentucky In the Maroon-White game The Colonels also have seldom have the huge task of filling the * ) J" ■ v* Tennessee Tech (DH). 1 football? Those State is still almost half a year (Eastern's first spring scrimmage) used quarterback Nick Rouse who shoes of Fuentes. The senior threw* ■ p.m.. Saturday, Turkey Hughes words will away, for Colonel fans the genesis Chapman looked impressive going probably will be the third-string for over 2,000 yards with 13 TD's . Field never be taken of the 1998 season is at hand. 8-14 for 129 yards. Chapman start- quarterback. and only three interceptions last seriously But right now at Eastern there is ed off slow but heated up quickly as So far this spring it looks like season. The starter will also have nm ■ vs. Tennessee Tech, 1 p.m.. around he continually showed off a strong Chapman has taken control. He has the escalated expectations of Sunday. Turkey Hughes Field a competition which is as old as the Richmond. game itself. It's to see who will be throwing arm. He completed a pass the advantage of red-shirting one defending the OVC tide which '.""' Sure, there of 37 yards and tiirew a 20-yard bul- year and playing in six games last Eastern won in 1997. ■ vs. Writfit 9Me Uraversfcy. 3 quarterback now that Ohio Valley are still the Conference co-player of the year let which Rondel Menendez year. He also knows the system, After one of his assistants made' '" p.m., Tuesday. Dayton. Ohio DANIEL REINHART having played under Kidd and the a bad call accepting a penalty at the '" NBA NHL and Simon Fuentes' eligibility is gone. dropped. WNBA play- D—rt Phantom The other contender at quarter- offense for two years. scrimmage, Kidd jokingly said ■vs. Western Kentucky. 6 p.m.. offs to be held ^^^^^s^^^^» The candidates, please. back is Chad Collins. He is a junior Don't count Collins out either. that's why he's been head coach all Wednesday. Bowing Green this summer. And if you get really Last year's back-up from who transferred from Orange Coast Kidd has been impressed with his these years. But having to replace a " bored you can watch those over- Jackson, sophomore Waylon Community College in California ability as well as the extra time he senior with an inexperienced player _ Softball (30-14, 11-3) paid sluggers battle through a long Chapman. The former class AA Kidd said some of Collins' puts in. Eastern's coach says he may not be so jovial for Kidd and —* summer of baseball action which high school player of the year in strengths are his leadership and wishes Chapman would put in the his staff. " Kentucky saw limited action his work ethic. He has been extra time like Collins does. ■vs. MkkSe Tennessee (DH). 2 only Peter Gammons can truly For now it's all sun and fun, but- - enjoy. But for Eastern fans football behind die senior Fuentes. impressed with the juco transfer's Which ever quarterback wins come fall well see who Kidd gives " p.m.. Friday. Hood Field Chapman played in sue games last dedication. Collins is known to stay the starting job (or if they split the call. ■vs.TuMMseeeTecfa (DH). 1 p.m.. Saturday. Hood Field ► Tennis ■vs. Tennessee Stale (DH). 1 pm. Sunday. Hood Field ■vs. Marshal I nrversky (DH). Men ousted in second round of OVC; women exit in opening round BY PANEL REWHABT 3 p.m., Tuesday. Hood Field Eagles had little trouble with the the tournament. to claim victory in the first round. Porter and Mike Homback also Assistant sports editor Lady Colonels, beating them 5-1. Eastern's freshman Sarah Haney Eastern's three-seed Shaun Porter won their match 8-3. The season came to an abrupt Senior Heather Chadwick finished and senior Chrissy Roberts both won his match 7-5, 6-4 while four- But the Colonels would only be halt last weekend as both the men's out her season and eligibility split- lost in straight sets. The team loss seed Chad Williams held on 6-2. 6- a day away from going home as the ■ Perm Bessys. Thursday. and women's tennis teams were ting her last two matches. dropped the Lady Colonels final 1. The Colonels sixth (and last) one-seed Middle Tennessee I-rnladelphia. Pa. ousted from the Ohio Valley The Richmond native lost her mark to 7-9. seed Jamey Sellars would come whipped Eastern 4-0. The Colonels Conference championships. singles match 6-0. 6-2 to Tech's The men's season would last back from a set down to claim an were dominated by the Blue; ■ Drake Relays, Friday. Des The women's team, which is two-seed Esra Bayburt The senior one more day than the women's in important victory for Eastern. Raiders as they weren't able to win Moines.lowa extremely young with three fresh- would return to win her doubles the second round of the OVC tour- By winning two of the three dou- a set. men contributors including No. 1 match. Along with Williams they nament. bles matches Eastern would claim Despite the season-ending loss."1 ■ Kentucky Open. Saturday. seed Tara Williams, finished out its would defeat the Lady Eagles one- Despite Eastern's one (Rob the weekend split earned the the 4-3 victory over Murray State. 1 Lexington season against Tennessee Tech. seeded doubles team 9-7. This Bushman) and two (Adam Doyle) Doyle and Sellars won their dou- Colonels a winning record for the The two-seeded Lady Golden would be Eastern's only point of seeds losing, the Colonels hung on bles match 8-3. spring season going 12-10. The Eastern Progress, Thursday, Aptf 23,19M SpOI*tS B7 ► Golf
Junior Julie Bourne, from Whittson sets Somerset, watches a chip- shot rod past the 18th hole new record at during the 2nd round of the Ohio Valley Conference Championship OVC Tourney at Arlington Odf BK-DAWEL RBNHAHT Course. The Amstanl sports editor LadyColoneut Led by Senior Mike Whitson's Men's golf finished second record-breaking score, Eastern's witha com- men's golf team vaulted into second season results bined three-day place at this year's Ohio Valley Tournament Place score of 102 Conference championships. over par. 3Vith a second round score of Fripp Island 9th '77. the best team score of the i ound, Eastern moved all the way Brian up-from seventh to only four shots EKU Spring Invite 2nd Simms/Progress behind the leading team Middle ! Tennessee State. Johnny Owens Invfee 9th Whitson's score of eight under par 64, was good enough to break Wright State Invite 2nd 1 he old conference championship record of 66, set last year by Marshall Invite 17th I Tennessee States Adrian Adams. Eastern dropped 20 strokes off its Morehead State Invite 5th tally, helping it recover from a weak I first round. The Colonels now have a score Prior to the conference champi- I of 574 just behind Middle onships, in its last tournament of Tennessee State and ahead of the regular season Eastern traveled Women finish second at Arlington Austin Peay at 578. The Racers of to Morehead State to participate in I Murray State are in fourth place the Eagle Golf Classic. BY Smut WALTBM Murray but not the experience," three-day total of 8 over par for Krissie Kirby came in eighth with a | with a score of 582. The Colonels finished in fifth Sports editor Martin said. "We knew it was going Murray State. score of 246, putting her 30 over After the first round the Racers place 15 strokes behind the winner Jactyn Biro finished with a third par. Tying for 10th place was junior Ihad a slim first-place lead with Morehead State. Despite hosting the Ohio Valley to be hard to take anything away Conference Championship at from Murray." place mark of 16 over par for the Julie Bourne. Colleen Yaeger and I Middle Tennessee State one stroke Eastern's top finisher was Andy Lady Colonels. Samantha Moses finished in a tie [l)i hind. Morehead State was only Games, who shot a 225, placing Arlington Golf Course, coach Tennessee Tech followed Sandra Martin's women's golf team behind Eastern by placing third at "Jackie is an excellent player for 13th place. vo shots behind the leader. him in third place. Brandon Tucker and she will get stronger and Rounding out Eastern's top 20 But the Colonels excellent sec- came in second for the Colonels at placed second with a combined 109 over par, and Eastern Illinois stronger," Martin said. finishers was Heather Faesy who ond round of play put them right 20 over par followed by Mason Guy score of 102 over par, while Murray took the last slot shooting 246 over The Lady Colonels high scores finished in 16th place with her tack into the mix of the tourna- with a score of 22 over par. State University took first place par. don't reflect what Martin called the score of 43 over par. nent The third and final round results honors with a three day total of 66 Jenny Daag, who was named most consistent tournament they "I was pleased," Martin said. "At Eastern won the OVC tourna- of the OVC championships were not over par. OVC Player of the Year, finished have had all year. this stage they did as well as they ment last year. available at press time. "We had potential to beat first out of 24 participants with a Besides Biro, sophomore could do."
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aphomors etcher Keith is, right, Eastern rallies back from 9-0 deficit awers his head |n disbelief cause of the to ^'terminate Musketeers Tuesday line Xavier tuns he allowed BY SHAME WAITERS ifore he was Sports editor ft Thi> Is a tremendous win, and I've got to give sptaced by In a battle fought with bats instead of a lot of credit to Shane Billau-this was his Shane Billau in swords. Eastern's baseball team dueled ie top of the the Musketeers of Xavier with a 12-11 vic- game. He came In and shut them down. purth inning. tory Tuesday at Turkey Hughes Field. Jason Stein, Eastern scored four runs in the bottom of assistant coach Brian the ninth inning to strip away the Simms/Progress Musketeers premature celebration march » back to Ohio. Head coach Jim Ward was not present er to close the window on the just happen. He lost his composure and for Tuesday's contest because of surgery Musketeers. things just went bad for him." and assistant coach Jason Stein took "It was unbelievable," Stein said. "It's The Colonels scored in the bottom of charge. one of our best wins this season. This the fourth and fifth before Sharp had a The Musketeer motto of "All for one kind of win can propel you to a lot of great home run in the bottom of the sixth to and one for all," was absorbed by the things, especially this weekend. We got make the mark 10-5. Colonels late in the bottom of the ninth Tech, third right now in the conference, Sean Murray contributed another inning. and a win like this can help us this week- homer to the Colonels' scoreboard in the Sophomore Matt Mason sent the base- end. This is a tremendous win, and I've bottom of the seventh, giving way to a ball over the wall to close the gap to with- got to give a lot of credit to Shane Billau base hit by Brad Sizemore in the bottom in two at 11-9. After a walk by sophomore —this was his game. He came in and shut of the eighth to cut the Musketeer lead at Jason Sharp, Tom White laced one to cen- them down." 11-8. ter held scoring Sharp for an 11-10 mark. Billau took the mound in the bottom of Eastern, 19-21-1 overall and 9-9 in the Junior Rob Szenyeri scored on an error by the fourth inning after starting pitcher Ohio Valley Conference, will face archri- Xavier to bring the Colonels to within one. Keith Jones allowed nine runs in Xavier's val Tennessee Tech in a double bill With the score tied, junior J.D. Bussell, favor. Saturday at 1 p.m. at Turkey Hughes who threaded one to the outfield earlier, "Keith lost his composure," Stein said. Field, and in single action Sunday, also scored on a bad throw from Xavier's pitch- "Keith got upset and the wrong things slated for 1 p.m.
► Softball Swanson smashes game winning home run; Lady Colonels remain in second BY OAHB. RBMHAHT for Eastern's bats to come through. over the left field fence, winning with Southeast Missouri in the con- "From here on out every game is rib injury to pick up her 14th win. | Assistant sports editor In the top of the eighth she was the game. ference standings. Eastern is now important" Duncan now has a team-leading On a dreary, wet day, the soft- able to get out of a bases-loaded Despite being only one batter 11-3 in the Ohio Valley Conference, In the second game of the day record of 14-5 while Scott is 13-6. ball team showed its grit and came jam with a fly out to center ending from defeat in the eighth inning, SEMO is 13-1. Eastern got a little help from moth- The Lady Colonels were sup- through with two hard-fought victo- the threat And again in the top of Eastern's players were confident in Coach Jane Worthington said er nature. The game was called in posed to face SEMO in a double- ries. the 10th Scott struck out the Lady themselves. the victories were relevant but no the top of the sixth with Eastern header Sunday at Hood Field.. Kelly Swanson's two-run homer Panthers batter with two runners "We had no doubt we could do more important than any other con- Illinois in the middle of a six-run However, the match-up for the two in extra innings ended a marathon on base. it," Swanson said. "It was a nice ference game. She also said her inning. conference powers wasn't to be as a of a game by giving Eastern a 5-3 In the bottom of the 10th team victory." team isn't focused on just catching The Lady Colonels were ahead rainy Sunday afternoon canceled win Saturday over Eastern Illinois. Eastern's bats came through. The sweep gave Eastern an SEMO. 2-0 going into the inning and were the game. Pitcher Karen Scott was able to Swanson came up with a runner overall record of 30-14 and was "We just need to take care of awarded the win. Freshman Kerri Eastern will face Middle hold the visitors just long enough on second and sent the ball sailing important for them in keeping pace ourselves," Worthington said. Duncan came back from a minor Tennesee on Friday at Hood Field. -VOTE - Try these BEAT THE RUSH specials at CLUB EASTERN has been friend » eat ~Jimmy _. EKLTs greatest new program The CLUB EASTERN Cornelison Paco's for students. Actually, office is located behind the Eastern's largest club, our Fountain Food Court in Powell J°r Madison County Mexican members may choose any of 16. Stop in to see how you can the six meal plans at very low get the most food for the least Restaurant. prices. Served in three of the amount of money - deli Coroner nicest dining rooms around, sandwiches, hot entrees, full Jimmy Cornelison CLUB EASTERN is a great salad bar, Bar Hoppin almost Daily Specials way to make new friends. every night, great veggies, the 12 years Experience as Deputy Coroner We expect even more Belgian Waffle Factory, and • BS Degree In Education, EKU • Associate Degree In Mon. Happy Hour All Day & Night members next year, so beat the our own Omelette Shoppe - Emergency Medicine • ACLS Instructor at EKU • BLS Instructor Tsies. Taco & Draft for $1 7-9 pm. rush and sign up early. All you you'll love ill Sign up now!!! at EKU tor 22 years • BTLS Certmcatton Instructor • Graduate of can eat meal plans start as low Tactical Medicine, Bethesda, MD • Paramedic of the Year Award. Wed. Jumbo Margaritas for $1.59 as $3.29 per meal. Some allow www.ekii.edu/food/ Kentucky, 1991 • Paramedic of the Year Award, USA, Runner-up Fri & Sat Natural Light Cans for $1 after 6 p.m. youlotakea • Wallace Maffett Award, Richmond Chamber Of Commerce, 1995 • Lane Report Health Hero Award, Lexington, KY • Everyday Buy Nachos 2 at 1/2 price from 2-4 p.m. Vietnam Veteran • Life-long Madison County Resident • Democratic Primary Candidate of May 26,1998 Corner of First St & Water St 623-0021 This is a paid advertisement.
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